65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, GA requires a Surgical Knee Loaner Kit containing Denovo, a natural tissue graft composed of live human articular cartilage, for a surgery scheduled on May 7, 2009. This procurement is a patient-specific, one-time purchase classified as an invasive medical device, prescribed by a physician based on its suitability for the individual patient's medical and lifestyle needs. Due to the specialized nature of the item, the government intends to award a sole source purchase order to Zimmer, Inc., a large business, without a competitive bidding process. Although this is not a formal solicitation, the government invites other companies capable of providing an equivalent product to submit detailed technical specifications, past performance data, pricing, and delivery timelines for future consideration. These submissions will be reviewed by technical representatives to evaluate potential suppliers for similar future requirements. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339113, reflecting surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and was publicly posted on April 30, 2009.